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“We aim to identify the earliest changes that take place in the brain following a traumatic brain injury, to see if we could stop them from triggering subsequent changes that could lead onto dementia.

“We are very grateful to Alzheimer’s Research UK for this funding and we hope to shed new light on this important link.”

Launching Chariots of Fire - race director Charles Hewitson, second from left, and representatives of Alzheimer's Research UK

Dr Rosa Sancho, head of research at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said Cambridge is a leading centre for dementia research and the range of projects the charity is funding in the city reflects the breadth of expertise scientists are bringing to bear to tackle diseases like Alzheimer’s.

She added: “We are very pleased to be supporting the innovative research of scientists like Prof Coleman and his team.

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“With sustained investment in research there is no reason why we won’t be able to make similar progress for people living with dementia.

“We don’t receive any Government funding for research, so the progress our scientists here in Cambridge and around the country are making is only made possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters."

Alzheimer's Research UK rely on donations to fund their vital dementia research. To help them defeat dementia, donate by visiting www.alzheimersresearchuk.org or calling 0300 111 5555.